Heath Zenith MSS User's Manual
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1. 4 LIGHT control is set too far toward the DARK position 5 MODE switch is set to OFF instead of AUTO 6 Poor connection expired Light comes on for Heating or cooling ob no reason in the Auto jects such as air mode vents appliances or drafts through the wall box are causing false 1 Motion has stopped in the triggering Lights do not stay room 2 Switch on the sensor on in the Auto mode 2 TIME control is set for too has been turned off short a delay and back on 3 There was a momen tary power interrup tion The light will turn off automatically when the on time expires SPECIFICATIONS 120V 60 Hz 2 30 Watt minimum 400 Watt maximum Rapid Start Electrical input Fluorescent Load Motor Load 1 8 HP maximum Incandescent 500W at 120V AC On Time Adjustable approximately 5 sec to 20 min Photocell Sensor Coverage AWARNING Risk of electric shock e Shut off power at fuse box or Pere From dull daylight to less than 1 FC up to 15 ft at 150 up to 30 ft in front of the sensor circuit breaker before installation e Use indoors only Risk of fire e Do not exceed electrical ratings Res 81435552. 50336 50337 instructions 3 26 01 11 29 AM Page 1 3 Way Motion Sensing Switch The 3 Way Motion Sensing Switch MSS detects motion to turn on lights for an adjustable amount of time A built in photo cell can be set to keep lights off when the lights aren t needed The unit has excellent sensitivity and a wide 150 detection range It can be used with incan descent lighting as well as rapid start fluorescent lighting The MSS can be used to replace either a 3 way wall switch or a single pole switch Some codes require installation by a qualified elec trician OFF AUTO ON Features include e 150 motion detection angle e Adjustable on time from 5 sec to 20 min e Adjustable photocell e Works with incandescent and rapid start fluorescent lighting e Works with motors up to 1 8 hp e Slide switch selectable OFF ON AND AUTO modes Included are e The sensor switch Cover plate 4 wire connectors 2 large screws 2 small screws INSTALLATION WARNING For indoor use only SELECT A LOCATION NEW APPLICATION Choose a location where the motion sensor has a clear view of the entire area where occupant motion may occur 15 RETROFIT APPLICATION Motion sensing switch will replace existing wall switch Use only where the existing switch location provides a clear view of the occupied area GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION The detector is more sensitive to motion across the fro
3. TO Lights come on for time set when motion is detected and the light level is below the set level or when 3 way switch is manually switched ON Lights stay on continuously Flipping 3 way switch has no effect aTa Test for correct common wire connection Re install the switch Turn the circuit breaker back on Leaving the jumpered switch in one position flip the other 3 way switch on and off Lights turn on and off Jumper is correct Go to next page Move one end of the jumper wire to the previously unconnected terminal Flip the switch with the jumper wire to the other position Flip the unjumpered switch Remove the jumpered on and off switch from the junction box Lights turn on and off Jumper is correct Go to next page Turn the power off at the circuit breaker TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with your Wall Switch first follow this guide If the problem persists call the customer service hotline at 1 800 435 4448 between 8 00 AM and 6 30 PM ET weekdays SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Light does not come 1 Circuit breaker or fuse is Light does not turn 1 Incorrect wiring on in the AUTO turned off off 2 MODE switch is set to mode 2 If the lamp being controlled ON instead of AUTO has another switch it may 3 Motion is still present be turned off 4 Delay set by TIME 3 Bulb is defective control has not
4. m as a guide In the fully clock wise position the sensor turns on lights even in full daylight In the fully counter clockwise position the sen sor only turns on lights when the sur rounding light level is very low Dark low light level Any Light Level To adjust the photocell e When the light in the room is at the level you want the lights to turn on set the switch to the AUTO position e Put the TIME control to the 5 sec ond position e Put the LIGHT control to the mini mum dark fully counter clockwise position e Wait for the lights to turn off Turn the LIGHT adjustment clock wise in very small steps and wait 2 seconds before moving your hand in front of the sensor Repeat until the lights controlled by the sensor come on The light will now come on when the light level is at or below the present level and motion is detected 5 Seconds 20 Minutes Complete Installation e Replace control panel cover and install the decorative wall plate In installations where the GE motion sensor switch is combined with other switches or outlets on an expanded box a combination wall plate will need to be purchased Various combination wall plates are available at Home Centers and Electrical Supply Stores e Slide the switch a couple of times to make sure it operates freely USE MODE Selection Switch Moving the switch selects one of three modes of operation OFF AUTO ON OFF Lights stay off AU
5. nt of the sensor than to motion towards the sensor Typical Plan View of Coverage The detector senses heat in motion and possible heat sources that change temperature quickly Therefore to avoid false triggering avoid placing the sensor where it will be aimed at air conditioners heaters and other sources of heat or cold 598 1107 01 e Connect the 3 Way Motion Sensing Switch as shown in the diagram below Replace switch with MSS m Hot Wire Black o oO Add Jumper Wire Hot Wire mmm Green ground wire to G junction box screw or z grounding wire 3 Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram Mount the MSS into the junction box with the two junction box screws e Turn the circuit breaker back on e Preset the controls Time to min fully CCW Photo Adjustment fully clockwise Cover the lens with masking tape e With the motion sensor in the ON position turn the remote switch on and off several times Go to step 1 2 or 3 depending on results WARNING Shut off a power at fuse box or circuit breaker before beginning installation Exchange 1 If light does Red amp Black Test again not turn on wires on Go to 2 or 3 MSS Control If light turns Exchange 2 on in only one Red amp Brown Test again position of wires on Go to 1 or 3 remote switch MSS Control If light turns Set sensor to AUTO Wait fo
6. r the 3 on with unit to warm up up to 1 min If the remote switch o remote switch can turn the lights on in either it s OK Otherwise position Exchange Red amp Brown wires on MSS Control Remove the tape Go to the next page INSTALLING THE SWITCH 3 Way With One Motion Sensing Switch WARNING Turn power off at the circuit breaker before wiring Note a 3 way circuit controls lights from two sepa rate switches If you want to use this product in a sin gle switch circuit or if you want to install more than one motion sensing wall switch see page 6 e Remove the decorative coverplate secured by two screws e Remove Control Cover Press in with screwdriver Swing out cover to remove e Choose which switch will be replaced and remove it e For easier re wiring later mark the house wiring with tape indicating where the wire had been connected Common Switch Lug m Hot Wire 3 Way Switch Wiring Diagram Hot Wire Questions Call 1 800 435 4448 8 00 AM to 6 30 PM Eastern Time weekdays Single Switch Installation e For single switch installations connect the wall switch as shown here m LOAD OFF AUTO ON ETT gt Red amp Brown 3 Way with Two Motion Sensors HOT e Remove remaining 3 way switch from the junction box e Add the jumper wire to the common lug and to either one of
7. the two switched lugs If you re not sure which lug is common install the jumper on any two of the three wires and test the jumper as explained on the next page Common The switch may Switch Lug indicate the common Hot Wire OR Color of screw may be different for the common To Brown wire of MSS To Red wire note Color of MSS note color ADJUSTMENTS Green ground wire to junction box screw or grounding wire If you want to have motion sensors at both 3 way switches connect them as shown below The minimum wattage may increase to 100 W for fluorescent and 50 W for incandescent lighting Common Switch Lug we HOT 3 Way Switch 3 Way Switch Existing Wiring Diagram Red amp Brown HOT Green ground wire to junction box screw or grounding wire Dual 3 Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram 65 TIME LIGHT LEVEL There are 6 preset selections for the amount of time the lights stay on Test 5 seconds 1 5 10 15 and 20 minutes Use a small phillips screw driver to adjust the TIME control see Figure 4 Turn the TIME control until it snaps into the desired time position The sensor can be prevented from turning on lights when there is already enough light in the room Use a small phillips screw driver to set the light level using this diagra
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